Sock Knitting pattern Sterntaler

Sterntaler is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. The English name is „The star money.“ The fairy tale tells the story of a poor girl, that gives all she have, even her last bread and her shirt. In the night the heaven opens and the stars are falling down to her, transforming to talers (money).

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

The socks are knitted from cuff down. Cuff, heel and toes are not explained. There are some long floats in the colorwork. You should be able to catch floats and work a stretchy fabric.

level: medium

Size Information

The pattern is written for 60, 64, 68 and 72 stitches.

Materials List

Depending on your size you’ll need a total of 75-100 g sock yarn. For colorwork you will need about 20 g of contrast color.

DPNs 2.25 and 2.5mm, scissors, tapestry needle

Additional Details by the Author

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